Updated voter registration numbers in Iowa's Congressional districts

The latest figures from the Iowa Secretary of State’s office show larger numbers of registered Democrats, Republicans, and no-party voters statewide compared to last month. Democrats and no-party voters gained more registrants than Republicans, possibly because of voter registration drives on college campuses around the state. As of November 1 (pdf), Iowa had 694,558 active no-party voters statewide, 629,443 active Republicans, and 628,043 active Democrats. That’s the smallest GOP voter registration advantage since April.

Registration rules

Election day registration rules apply to early voting after the pre-registration deadline. For example, if someone who is not registered wants to vote early this Saturday at the courthouse, they can register there when they vote. Since the Oct. 27 pre-registration deadline has passed, they will have to show proof of ID and proof of residence. They do not have to wait until election day to vote.